New scooter rules
Today new rules governing electric scooter use come into force in Spain.
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Cyclist dies in Teguise
A 70-year-old male cyclist died while climbing to the Castillo de Santa Barbara, overlooking Teguise yesterday.
Art or vandalism?
Miss Van, a French street artist, posted images of the painting she created on a ruined house, which seems to be in the area of Mirador de los Valles. The image is a surreal, romantic depiction of a woman’s head, with horns, red hair and a beaked carnival mask that matches the green of the house’s door.
Two fires in Costa Teguise
Firemen attended two fires in Costa Teguise last night.
Rough seas warning
The Canarian Government has declared a pre-alert for rough seas in the Canaries. The warning started at 9 am this morning.
Call for footpath renovation
The Socialist opposition in Teguise has called for renovation and improvements in Costa Teguise’s system of footpaths and promenades.
Rowdy passenger arrested
A flight from Luton to Lanzarote was diverted to Portugal on Thursday morning after a fight broke out involving seven passengers.
Gender violence calls increase
Calls to the Canarian Emergency Hotline for Victims of Gender Violence increased by 17% in 2023.
Derby excitement this weekend
Tomorrow’s match between CD Unión Sur Yaiza and UD Lanzarote promises to be a thrilling local derby between two evenly matched teams and is sure to attract a big crowd of supporters from all over the island.
Arrecife tent hotel causes controversy
Police in Arrecife have inspected a building in Arrecife where tourists who were offered “shared rooms” on Airbnb discovered several tents.